“The Raven” By: Edgar Allan Poe

“The Fall of the House of Usher” – A house and its secrets “The Pit and the Pendulum” – A torture chamber “The Masque of the Red Death” – About the plague “The Cask of Amontillado” – A story of revenge

“The Tell-Tale Heart” By Edgar Allan Poe Published in 1843 in Pioneer Magazine Keep in mind: What specific parts of the text help develop the tone? What specific words contribute to the mood and tone? How? What images are significant to establish the tone? What creates suspense within the story.

Vocabulary http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/429092#view=notes Conceive Gradual Dissimulation Sufficient Vex Profound Sagacity Stifled Dreadful Supposition Envelop Have the idea for Proceeding in small stages The act of deceiving Of a quantity that can fulfill a need Disturb the peace of mind Showing intellectual penetration The ability to understand and discriminate Held in check with difficulty Causing fear or terror A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence Enclose or enfold completely with

Character Profile http://criminalmindsworld. blogspot What are the character’s physical traits? What are the psychological aspects of the character? What ignites behavior? What pushes him/her over the edge?

Answer these questions about “The Tell-Tale Heart” What specific parts of the text help develop the tone? What specific words contribute to the mood and tone? How? What images are significant to establish the tone? What creates suspense within the story.

Edgar Allan Poe Born on January 19, 1809 in Boston, Mass. He was the middle of three children (Henry and Rosalie) His mother died when he was 2 and the children were separated He attended the University of Virginia He went into the army at 18 Moved to New York City in 1831 Married his cousin, Virginia, in 1836 (Just before her 14th birthday) Virginia died in 1847, 10 days after Poe’s birthday. Poe died in the hospital on October 7, 1849 after he was found unconscious https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-387NMCR6w

The Mystery! What makes Edgar Allan Poe’s works mysterious? Are they frightening? Why? Think of “The Cask of Amontillado,” who was right? Who was wrong? How do you know? Can you be certain?

Argumentative Writing 9th Grade Literature and Composition

What is argument writing? “making a case in support of a claim in every day affairs” When do we hear people making claims? Do we question a claim?

Persuasive vs. Argumentative Persuasive Writing: You can select the most favorable evidence Subjective Appeal to emotions “single purpose is to be convincing” Argumentative Writing: More objective Logical appeals Involves claims, evidence, warrants, backing, and rebuttals “the heart of critical thinking”

Three types of arguments Fact Developing arguments from existing data Example: Arguing if someone has slipped or was tripped Judgment Developing arguments based on judgments or opinions Example: Arguing for a new school mascot Policy Developing arguments that make a case to establish, amend, or eliminate rules, procedures, practices, and projects Example: Arguing to get rid of the no food policy

The 5 Elements of Argumentative Writing Claim Evidence Warrant Backing Qualifications/ Counterarguments

Elements of Argument Claims Definition: Claims should be questioned Claims of fact assert that something is true or not true. Claims of value assert that something is good or bad, more or less desirable. Claims of policy assert that one course of action is superior to another Claims should be questioned Claims need to be backed by evidence Without data you’re just another opinion Example: You should stop smoking

Elements of Argument Evidence (Grounds): Example: Definition: Facts, documentation, or testimony used to strengthen a claim Support an argument or reach a conclusion Good arguments begin with looking at the data that will become the evidence This gives way to a claim Steps: Examine data Ask questions based on data Reexamine data Try to answer the question(s) Data that supports our answer = Evidence Example: 80% of those who ingest secondhand smoke from public smokers have a higher risk of getting respiratory problems than smokers themselves 

Elements of Argument Warrants Example: Definition: A general rule indicating the relevance of a claim They may be common sense rules generally accepted as truth, laws, scientific principles or studies, and thoughtfully argued definitions Example: Stopping a bad habit can help reduce the occurrence of its bad consequences.

Let the Mystery begin!

Agatha Christie Born on September 15, 1890 in Torquay, England She married Colonel Archibald Christie in 1914 Her first novel was The Mysterious Affair at Styles in 1920 She has sold billions of copies of her novels. She is famous for two detective series: Miss Marple Hercule Poirot Video 1 Video 2

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“The Lunchroom Murder” On an otherwise uneventful Thursday afternoon police heard a shot inside Ernie’s Lunchroom, rushed in, and found the scene. They identified the body as that of a prominent racketeer named Fannin. Ernie, who is both the owner and only employee, had only one fact to tell: the murderer had leaned against the wall while firing at point-blank range. The imprint of his hand is in clear view. The cash register has just been rung up at $8.75. This is a difficult case. Your investigative team must attempt to determine which of the people in the lunchroom killed Fannin.

Set up your paper! Evidence Warrant Conclusion 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Lunchroom Murder Mystery

What do you think? Evidence Warrant Conclusion 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Elements of Argument Backing: Example: Definition: Judgment Backing Support or explain the warrant Often characterized by the word “because” Judgment Backing Extended definitions Example:  Life expectancy is lengthened if habits bad to one's health are stopped 

Elements of Argument Qualifications: Counter Arguments (Rebuttal): Definition: The degree of certainty employed in offering the argument Arguments deal in probabilities so they must be qualified Example: Recent studies show that almost (qualifier) 80% of those who ingest secondhand smoke from public smokers have a higher risk of getting respiratory problems than smokers themselves  Counter Arguments (Rebuttal): Exceptions to the initial claim You need to present opposing views to establish credibility Although it is not always the case that people who smoke will suffer from lung cancer, the risks are higher for those who smoke routinely

Let’s Practice! "Smoking in Public Places Should be Banned" Smoking in public places should be banned because it puts other people, especially children and pregnant women, at risk of breathing smoke from cigarettes. Smoking in public places also endangers people who have respiratory ailments. Recent studies show that almost 80% of those who ingest secondhand smoke from public smokers have a higher risk of getting respiratory problems than smokers themselves. Banning an act that causes problems to innocent civilians is helpful in many ways. If smoking in public places is banned, we actually reduce or totally eradicate the danger of putting non-smokers at risk of developing lung and heart problems. Moreover, if we ban smoking in public places, we also stop the smokers from further increasing their chances of acquiring health problems for themselves. While it can be said that not all people who smoke in public areas are always causing harm to others, it remains a fact that smoking per se is a cause of health problems. It is not enough to say that the size of affected people are relatively just a small fraction; plenty or few, one person put at risk is more than enough. It is only the case that smoking in public places, therefore, should be banned.

To Kill a Mockingbird By: Harper Lee

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